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ASHEVILLE — Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer leads in fundraising among candidates for mayor and City Councilman Cecil Bothwell has brought in the most money of those seeking other seats on council.

According to reports filed this week, Manheimer’s campaign had raised $30,561 as of Sept. 23. Next was former city employee John Miall at $19,085, followed by waiter Martin Ramsey at $2,342.

Bothwell’s campaign had raised $27,318 as of Sept. 24. Fellow incumbent City Councilman Gordon Smith was next at $18,592, followed by former corporate executive Gwen Wisler at $13,602, West Asheville resident Jonathan Wainscott at $1,000 and former city police officer Mike Lanning at $175.

A primary election to narrow the field in the mayor’s race to two will be held Tuesday, with the general election scheduled for Nov. 5. Five people are vying for three other seats on council.

The reports are filed by the campaigns with the Buncombe County Board of Elections.